Clint Eastwood- Billion dollar man.

by Douglas Thompson

The Constant Princess

by Philippa Gregory

A very interesting biography of this world famous Film Star/Director/Producer. Expertly told with all the warts and pimples of family life of Clint Eastwood by a famous biographer who reveals many interesting facets of the larger than life character, revealing over fifty years in the movie business, including many un-credited small bit parts and his early TV appearances in ‘Rawhide from 1958-1966.I found it very interesting reading.

Verdict :- 7 out of 10

©John Cole, Ingham, Australia 2006

The Constant Princess Philippa Philippa does it again with her latest historical novel, featuring Catharine (or Catalina or Katherine) of Aragon-(First wife of Henry VIII of England ). Lovers of history will love this book. It’s dialogue is very readable and period detail is again precise.

Verdict :- 8 out of 10

©John Cole, Ingham, Australia 2006

Forest of the pygmies

by Isabel Allende

Black Rose

by Nora Roberts

A magical tour Forest of the Pygmies into the world of sorcery and witchcraft in the depths of darkest Africa .Another fantasy novel from the acclaimed and talented writer from Peru .This is a must for the younger reader- as well as some of the older people who are young at heart. This is something that could be a serious challenge to most Harry Potter fans

Verdict 8 out of 10

©John Cole, Ingham, Australia 2006

An interesting story of love, hate – and ghosts. Black Rose This is book two of a I’ve never read book one, but if its not

as good as book two I shall be very

surprised. She has a style that flows over the page.

Verdict :- 8 out of 10

©John Cole, Ingham, Australia 2006

Valentine

by Tom Savage

HMS Expedient

by Peter Smalley

Valentine

An excellent thriller which will grip the reader from page one. I’m sure it’s twists and turn will hold the reader as few murder mystery books can. It’s a pity the publisher did not subject this offering to some ‘proof reading’ – though they seldom do these days. Then again, perhaps the writer should have been more careful when typing it.

The few typographical errors found in no way detract from its power to hold you.

Verdict :-9+ out of 10

Peter’s excellent first novel brings all the drama of a voyage ‘round the Horn’. in a naval ship of the mid to latter part of the eighteenth century. He has captured all the excitement and intrigue of a good mystery novel.

Unfortunately his attempts to copy the inflections and vocabulary of that period have failed rather miserably -for me at least,

Verdict 9 out of 10